Two other Japanese cities join the capital in top 25 of international quality of life ranking.
Kyoto (Page 16)
After more than 300 years in business, famous sweets shop gets first endorsement from the Pokémon star.
Each of the locally-themed designs will be limited for sale in different regions of the country.
Boasts a number of advantages over taking your chances with coin lockers at the train station.
There’s never a bad time to visit Japan’s former capital, but May is an especially good time.
These adorable sweets have been meticulously handcrafted by a centuries-old confectionery retailer in Kyoto.
The anime-loving skater thrills everyone off the ice as she walks the streets of Kyoto in traditional attire.
Meteorite Curry and Amethyst Panna Cotta are just two of the elegant and educational foods at Usaginonedoko.
Turns out the controversial posters aren’t quite as nationalistic as their creators likely intended them to be.
Mysterious posters draw concerned comments about the insensitive mentality of their anonymous creators.
The well-known duo take us on a spectacular journey to some of Japan’s most famous sites, complete with some gorgeous Sailor Moon cosplay.
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Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
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Mikado Coffee is a 76-year-old coffee chain with a major celebrity connection
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
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